The Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office does much to prevent crime from happening in the parish, but they can’t be everywhere at all times.

Because of this, the LPSO, along with hundreds of vigilant residents in Lincoln looking to stay ahead of criminals, have been working to get more Neighborhood Watch programs going throughout the parish in order to help the sheriff and his deputies stay on top of crime in the area.

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GRAMBLING — For the sixth consecutive year Grambling State University will host the LA GEAR UP Summer Learning Camps this summer starting with week one, which will be held during July 10-16 and week two activities will be held from July 24-30.

Area residents can saddle up to participate in a horse show later this month.
Or they could just come out and watch the equines strut their stuff when the Cotton Country Open Horse Show Association holds its third show of the 2012 show season on June 16 at the North Louisiana Exhibition Center.

The event, which is open to any horse/exhibitor with a negative Coggins test, draws participants from North Louisiana, as well as other states.